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RPC Promens' new squeeze for condiments
RPC has launched a high clarity range of squeezy bottles, from 300ml to 920ml, for sauces packaging. more
Aug 7, 2017 11:12 AM Materials
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RPC wins sustainability award for potato pack
A film for preserving potatoes from RPC bpi has won its category at the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards. more
Aug 2, 2017 11:21 AM Materials
Medical TPVs for replacing rubber in moulded o-rings available in variety of hardnesses
Teknor Apex has set out its high-flow Medalist MD-23100 series of TPV elastomers, which range from very soft to semi-hard, do not need pre-drying, and have a light natural hue for ease of colouring. more
Jul 26, 2017 10:10 AM Materials
BASF improves polyether polyols to reduce car interior VOCs
BASF's Lupranol process for polyurethane systems enables car manufacturers to meet government regulations and industry standards for volatile organic compounds. more
Jul 25, 2017 10:47 AM Materials
Axion review of its recycled polymers shows ‘significant’ carbon saving
The Manchester plastic recycling firm Axion Polymers has completed a 2017 Axpoly Carbon Footprint Analysis, which reveals a carbon saving of 82.5 per cent for recycled high-impact polystyrenes and 73 per cent for recycled polypropylenes. more
Jul 24, 2017 9:56 AM Materials
When life gives you lemons… make a BPA replacement for polycarbonates
Polycarbonate researchers have produced a more eco-friendly polymer, replacing BPA with a lemon-derivative that maintains conventional thermal properties. more
Jul 21, 2017 10:18 AM Materials
German shoe firm Vaude takes first step with TPU
Reverdia has supplied Biosuccinium, a 100 per cent biobased succinic acid, as raw material for the TPU used in a new range of sustainable footwear. more
Jul 20, 2017 9:35 AM Materials
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